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Recent Examples of Brussels lace
It was built out of antique Brussels lace — along with silk, taffeta and tulle — and embellished with pearls.
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Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
The dress for the party was a slip dress in white jersey and tulle and was worn with Balthazar’s family veil, handmade with Brussels lace and passed down from woman to woman since 1900.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2023
Erin Hill, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
The dress for the party was a slip dress in white jersey and tulle and was worn with Balthazar’s family veil, handmade with Brussels lace and passed down from woman to woman since 1900.
—Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for Brussels lace
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Meanwhile, Willow—an aspiring Broadway performer and singer herself—looked like her mom’s twin in a nude and black halterneck gown that featured a strap accent around her neck and shimmering gold, silver, and black embroidery on her floor-length tulle gown.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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Play up the nostalgia with styles in white layered tulle or rich prints.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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The bodice had an off-the-shoulder decollete, while the shoulder-length puffed sleeves were of silk marquisette.—
Sue Strachan,
NOLA.com,
22 Feb. 2018
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The simulations relied on lattices with millions of grid points.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
12 June 2026
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Our test prints cover a wide range of real-world scenarios, from fine-detail calibration plates and dimensional-accuracy blocks to functional parts and more complex geometries like lattice baskets and overhang tests.—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
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Add extra lace notions like a collar or cuffs to make your dress feel less bare.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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Tonal laces ran from the vamp to the top of the stretch shaft, leaving narrow openings down the front, while a side zipper offered a quicker entry than the full lace-up construction suggested.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
13 June 2026
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Madonna accessorized her look with a dark purple fur jacket, sheer purple gloves, fishnet tights, glittery purple heels, and diamond jewelry.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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Rebellion was also apparent in the hairstyles exhibited, most notably by singer Miley Cyrus, a fashion fanatic, whose short, spiked look paired perfectly with her risque fishnet Marc Jacobs gown.—
Luis Giraldo,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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The gilded filigree that began spreading over the walls of the Oval Office made its way to the outside of the building; now there’s a cursive sign in gold on the outer door leading to the colonnade, like an obnoxious monogram.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
3 June 2026
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Brooches These beautiful pins, frequently adorned with sparkling rhinestones, intricate enameling, or delicate filigree, were a staple in our grandmothers' jewelry boxes.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
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An asado-style grill with meats, pineapple and vegetables hanging over a fire previewed the night’s menu.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Which brand of pellet grill is best?—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Other images of national teams from Senegal and Uzbekistan undergoing TSA-style screening outside their charter planes went viral, amping up the criticism toward America’s welcome to teams arriving for the tournament.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The Oscar-winning filmmaker, a passionate advocate for the big screen, will be feted later this year with a 70mm screening event.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Brussels lace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Brussels%20lace. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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